My Cat Got Bit By a Rattlesnake (and Survived!)
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- Опубліковано 5 чер 2024
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Coco is like that lady that survived multiple ship sinkings. She ain’t going anywhere until she’s good and ready! Glad she is okay ❤
The unsinkable Coco Black
thank you for all you do. Your videos helped me and my mom save the lives of two precious orphans. We hand raised them and they are happily spoiled rotten growing up with my one year old puppy
Coco is the Violet Jessup of Kitty-dom 😺 What a survivor! 👍
The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Coco is such a trooper! First she kicked cancers butt and now she’s lived through a snake bite
I'm convinced Coco's immortal. Or if not, she's still got at least 3 of her lives left.
Wasn't this the cat that also had FIP but Hannah was able to get ahold of some black market medicine (medicine legal in a lot of countries but hasn't been tested yet in America and so isn't available here...not a literal black market, lol) and also lived? Coco has been through a frickin roller coaster of a life and just keeps on chugging! I'm really proud of that cat and she's extremely lucky to have Hannah as a "mom" 😊.
Legendary warrior princess 😊
Coco is a fighter!!
She is defo a survivor
Rescued from a tree, FIP, cancer, rattle snake. This cat is too powerful. Check for any upcoming superpowers! Though I think she already has some 🖤 glad she’s okay.
She has truly lived a remarkable life!
I think Coco came from the tree of knowledge, she chose be rescued by Hannah coz she would be Kitten Lady &Coco would be able to spread extraordinary feline knowledge by cooperating &writing destiny with Hannah 😻
9 lives
Rescued from a tree , cancer, treatment left her vulnerable to FIP, fip lead to more cancer, then survived a snake bite.
I think she also has small cell lymphoma? You know, as well as the cancer she got likely from the FIP injections.
My gosh. FIP, Cancer AND a rattlesnake bite? 😭 This really shows her resilience, but more than anything it shows your absolutely amazing above-and-beyond care. 💜
Kitten lady,
I don't know if you'll see this, but I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart.
My cat had FIP. Your video gave me the courage and knowledge I needed to save him. He has cleared observation.
I also want to say hello to coco. She's been through so much it's amazing. That cats will to live must be very strong, because she knows she's loved so much by you
That's amazing. Congratulations to you and your cat! I'm so glad he got the treatment he needed to survive.
Kitten Lady gives us so much helpful and important information for pet owners to make sure our pets are safe and happy.
@@KittenLady My cat is also currently in FIP treatment because of Hannah and Coco ❤️
Coco has probably helped save so many lives and she doesn’t even know it!
Imagine Hannah's life if she did not have extremely rich & famous parents?
Oh no, poor Coco. Between her cancer and the snake bite, she's been through so much. Glad she survived
And surviving FIP
From seeing the auto with the words from Hannah and her husband are saying and I can imagine of how freaked out they were! 😧
You've got a titanium cat there. Coco is like that quote about Teddy Roosevelt, if death comes it'll have to take her sleeping because it won't survive if she's awake.
Coco has more than the average 9 lives. 💜
99.
Thank you for not demonizing the snake, oftentimes snakes are seen as evil and bad but they’re just trying to stay safe! So glad Coco is okay
The calm relocation when it all happened was King and Queen level
@@larsonfamilyhouse I think he must have been trained, that's not equipment everyone has on hand or knows how to properly use. I'm so grateful he was.
This cat has more than one guardian angel.
The whole chiorl
I just recently lost one of my pups to a rattlesnake because i wasn’t prepared enough to know what to do for him or what to look for so thank you for making this video so people can be better prepared to act in emergency situations like these ❤ im glad your baby is okay i was here when you first rescued coco and i always thought she was a trooper.
There are rattlesnake safety classes for your dogs.
I'm very sorry for your loss
@@bakarangerpinkuWhere? Online? Through animal welfare associations like the ASPCA?
Please elaborate...
I'm sorry for your loss.
rip ❤
I love that Andrew just *happened* to have venomous snake tools on hand! 😂
👍👍👍
We joke that he is the "rattler man of San Diego" because he is the person who our neighbors always call to humanely remove snakes.
I have never been happier to live in a place with no venemous snakes. So happy Coco is thriving and doing okay!
Sames, no snakes at all here, and I hadn't even considered how dangerous it would be for pets and snakes to interact. I've never seen a real snake, but the terror in poor Hannah's voice was next level
no snakes in the town but many in the river over here xD
I remember getting jumped at abd almost being bitten by one when I was 4 .. tho I don't think it was venomous don't think we have venomous species here
I did a quick Google of species that live in our area ... well damn it was a venomous one glad my 4 year old legs could run away quickly xD
We have rattlesnakes, but so rare that no one I’ve known has ever seen them. They’re more in the southern half of my state and even then they are rare, and that’s the only venomous snake that is possible in this place. Mostly we just get grass snakes. This is why I love the north.
6:46 thank you. I really appreciate that you understand the snake did nothing wrong. Snake is gonna snake, and Cat is going to Cat. No bad guy or blame necessary.
Also, glad Coco is feeling better. She's definitely an iron kitty
It's not a good thing I live in Australia and my cat was bit by a brown snake ,by the time we got to her she couldn't walk . We took her to the vet. The doctor put her on a drip and didn't need antivenom, but an overnight at the vet on the drip, she came good
Oh my goodness! What a terrifying experience, I am SO happy that coco survived. I would like to build a (snake proof!!) catio someday for supervised enrichment, but wildlife like venomous snakes and coyotes are among the biggest reasons I don't allow my cats to go outside!! Lost too many childhood cats to vehicles and "disappearances" 😭 I would be so devastated if my babies ever got hurt, as an adult now I take my responsibility for their safety very seriously! And thankfully despite being indoor/outdoor cats before we adopted them, they are both perfectly happy indoor cats now-they much prefer demanding affection and cuddles from us rather than going outside 🥺
Anyway, good work Hannah! Your vigilance and preparedness saved Coco's life!!
Just goes to show, even the "safe" spaces our beloved animals inhabit can become dangerous in seconds. Thank you for sharing Coco's story. Give her lots of kisses from us all! Thank you for ensuring the snake's safety, too. The little guy was probably terrified as well.
Wow, that audio is haunting. So glad you saw it happen, and were able to get her treatment so quickly.
I love how you point out that the snake wasn't acting out of malice and it's best for both parties that they can't get into the catio. You have so much empathy for every being and it's just beautiful to see. (Also, "danger noodle" lol)
Oh God. That horrible cold feeling in your chest when something serious happens and you have to call an emergency to the vets. I feel for you. Thank goodness coco is alright. My cats always seem to have emergencies when most vets are closed on National holidays. It's good to have a 24 hour clinic in your phone as well
I would almost say that it's a requirement that emergencies occur on Sundays/holidays.
24-hour clinic option...excellent point.
Coco is a fuzzy miracle.
Can't believe what she has survived to date.
Thank goodness she is O.K.
My cat was bitten by a brown snake about a year ago, and one wallet consuming black hole later she's still here to tell the tale. Since we didn't see the snake or the confrontation ourselves, what saved our cat's life was noticing behavioural changes! I think many cats tend to hide or go to specific spots when they are sick, and for our cat that is her favourite spot outside next to the aviary. Normally if you go out to say hello to her, she'll jump up and come over for pats, but this time she didn't move an inch and I knew something was up. I didn't think it was a snake bite at first (I thought she might have eaten poison or something), but I am enterally grateful we decided to take her to the vet regardless, because we almost certainly would have lost her otherwise. Even despite the fact we caught on fairly early, she had to be cared for in the pet hospital on oxygen and IV for a few days, and lost a lot of muscle strength.
She's a mostly indoor cat now, much to her displeasure. But that's what you get for taking on the second most poisonous snake in the world!
Aww poor Coco, She's been through so much the last few years. I'm so glad she survived.💙
I'm glad your cat is okay. :) Thanks for being snake positive.
Snake positive.
I noticed and appreciated that as well.
👍👍👍 😊
Kitties gotta be careful around the danger noodles.
Coco, cat of 9 x 9 lives! Happy you are okay, Coco!
This is also a good reminder/lesson that rattlesnakes are born poisonous!
Illness: You aren’t so tough
Coco: Hold my catnip
I am so glad Coco survived :)) I am glad the catio is now Snake proof and snake survived too and got relocated by Andrew.
Coco said, "Nope Rope, you gotta go". I am so glad that your fearless warrior is ok. But she is beginning to go through those nine lives very quickly. Mom and Dad need to have a sit down with her.
Oh my! I am so glad that Coco is okay. ❤ She is an absolute warrior for fighting off cancer and surviving the rattlesnake bite.
That small bit with a cat carrier near the door... True professional caregiver. Somehow it hit more that the 'turn off the video and rush to the vet' bit. Maybe because of the delayed understanding.
I'm glad it ended up good!
That was very insightful, I am so glad Coco is okay. You did really well!
Also thank you for not blaming the Snake
I hadn't thought about keeping a cat carrier at the door in case of emergency! Will definitely be doing that from now on, thank you!
Coco is a hardcore cat. Thankfully she was in safe hands and you guys acted so fast.
Oh no! Good to see she’s doing well.
My cat somehow had his claw behind his back and dragged the brown snake to my parents and they got rid of the brown snake and pringles was 100% fine but we took him to a vet just in case and he was fine lol
We have been considering a catio but have been concerned about snakes getting in through the wire. On the mountain here in WV we have 2 poisonous snakes. We definitely keep an eye on them because of our great pyrenees. I dont think I would be comfortable with a catio unless it had good screening but cats are so hard on any we have found. So glad you were there and that Coco will be OK. Baby rattler bites can be worse than the big ones.
@Haley Hackney Lots of the timberrattler bites around here are dry bites unless you pin them but those small ones will strike and multiple times. Unfortunately lots of people pick them up "because they dont have a rattle" Its not that they are more poisonous. Regardless I wouldnt want any of them in my catio. 🙀🌾
@Haley Hackney oh i agree. My niece was bit by a pygmy rattler in FL. It was a nasty bite. Big snake, small snake, dry or not it is going to hurt.
as someone who adores cats and reptiles, thank you so much for acknowledging that the snake was acting in self defense and safely relocating it! all animals are great, but not all animals are great in the same space. i'm so glad coco is okay :))
Really, really happy Coco pulled through so quickly! I wonder if the snake being a baby might have also helped some, with less potent venom? Either way, very lucky you caught it so fast!
And for those with dogs, my caution would be that if you have a back yard or go on nature walks, be careful of toads. For a few months with my last dog, we kept getting toads in the yard. The dog would want to take a lick from them and would instantly regret it. She foamed at the mouth and I would wash her mouth out with water and she then seemed fine, but it was always scary.
I lived in Florida for one miserable year and in spring one of my cats started catching little toads, which yes, made him very sick. I kept a close eye out and every time he got his mouth on a toad I grabbed him and used a turkey baster to rinse his mouth thoroughly. I’m a vegetarian so why I had a turkey baster was unknown, but I found out 😅 and of course being rinsed was unpleasant so he became reluctant to pounce on toads.
Smaller rattlers don't have as much venom, but they often release all they have when they bite. Like juvenile skunks spray all the stench have at a predator, adults only spray enough to get them to leave. Adult rattlers have learned to only deliver enough venom to immobilize thier prey, (far less than needed tor humans and larger pets), so they inject less venom overall than a juvenile, even though thier glands are larger and fuller. The venom takes days to weeks (depending on species) to replenish thier venom glands, it isn't like filling up a water balloon.
Coco has been thru so much - cancer, FIP, and now a rattlesnake bite?! She's such a trooper, I'm so glad she's ok!
I didn't know that there was anti-venom for animals. Or that Vet Hospitals would be able to do that type of care. I really had no idea.
Everyone has gaps of important unknown information. Thank you for filling this one for me. Thank you so much for the video.
Poor Coco's really been through it. I'm glad she's doing well.
Wow, Coco really does have nine lives! She kicked cancer and now snakebite! Go Coco 🎉. And thanks for posting this Hannah, thank goodness for your quick reaction!
Cancer, FIP, snakebite. That is one tough cat!! So glad it's a happy ending. One of the nice things about living in a northern plains state is there are no poisonous snakes here, and not much in the way of poisonous insects, scorpions, etc. either. Not that it's safe to let a cat out. Cities are still dangerous, and in rural areas there are plenty of predators. Our cats stay indoors.
Keeping a carrier by the door ? Lol you’re the best. You’re the mother of all fur babies in the world. Gos bless you !!
How terrifying!!! I'm so glad this turned out ok.
She's Coco the Wonder Cat! All that can stop her now is the need to nap, closed doors and her own steely will. Live long and prosper, sweet Coco.
Oof, I felt that panic set in as you realized Coco was playing with a snake. That split second switch to terror is potent pet parent nightmare fuel!
Rattlers are so common here in Cali, I'd be surprised if at least half of animal hospitals in the state didn't carry rattler antivenin through the spring and summer months. Especially down south, where it gets and stays hotter so there are more active rattlesnakes for pets and working animals to come into contact with. Antivenin doesn't last long in a fridge, though, so places that need it most often require frequent re-supplies, which is primarily where the availability issue comes into this equation. Places that report a lot of bites are (understandably) prioritized to prevent liquid gold from going to waste.
Snake-proofing the catio was an excellent idea, I'm gonna hafta pass the mesh idea along to a few friends with catios, so thank you for that solution! Nobody needs a rattlesnake in their catio, no matter how badly the cats wanna play with it.
So glad coco’s okay. She’s been through enough after cancer and other health scares.
Reminds me of my grandparents’ farm cat, Peekie. She faced things when the cards are stacked against her, yet she overcomes it in stride while protecting the farm. She’s nearly 20 years old if not over and still protects her farm kingdom, even though she slowed down and prefers sleeping the sun.
No rattlesnakes here, except one that's water loving and Kit doesn't go out, but if she did? She loathes wet.. Thank goodness. I would have lost it and been sobbing. The babies have stronger venom.
That’s actually a myth! Babies have the same amount of venom as adults, often less!
Oh no, not Coco poor darling. Glad she's ok now.
Coco is a mad lad, fighting cancer and a rattlesnakes. Andrew’s snake tattoo is looking real funny rn tho
Snakes can slither vertically, up many types of surfaces. It would seem that a tight mesh screen should be installed over the ENTIRE cattio enclosure. 🤔
As for your quick action, and Coco's recovery, such a happy story within a scary, warning video.
Thanks for sharing the lesson. 👍
Coco is amazing. We need to study her generics.
Beats cancer!
Beats FIP
Beats a snake bite!
Coco is magic...with a very cool mama!
In Mallorca we don't have venomous snakes, however people have been abandoning their pets snakes and even illegal venomous ones, there's always a possibility of one one entering my garden where my cat is of at the spayed colony I take care. I feel like, a bit hopeless unless see it and show it to some lucky formed vet 🙈 just wish for the best and remembering some tips i guess ❤
Little bit of Aussie Advice for Coco....
"Don't play with the Nope Rope!"
So glad Coco is ok, your quick response definitely was a major factor in the good outcome here.
Honestly poor Coco she’s been through so very much give her lots of hugs love and kisses from me please. I love your furry family and Hubby too😉
Cheers cherieK 🦋🌈🐿🇦🇺
Omg! The audio is intense! My heart is still racing. Aww, Coco. I am so glad you are okay. 🖤🖤🖤
I’m so glad that Coco is ok, she really can’t catch a break the poor thing 😅 Also, thank you for taking care of the snake too and not harming them even when they hurt Coco, your kindness is very appreciated ❤
Hannah, oh my God. I’m glad she’s o.k.! You and Andrew did a fantastic job! Poor Coco. She just wanted to make friends with, and play with the baby Rattlesnake.
Les neuf vies du chat revue par Coco. Tant mieux qu'elle aille bien cette adorable choupinette 😻
So happy that you were OK Cocoa.
No More Nope Ropes for you Cocoa.
Coco is so tough. I’m glad she’s okay. 💗
Rattlesnakes can control the amount of venom they inject when they bite, and they will adjust it according to the size of their prey or the level of threat / anger that they are experiencing when being attacked.
Thank god we don't have rattlesnakes in the Netherlands 😢 that's so scary.
Europe is definitely less dangerous for pets 😅
@@kalinaszek not in the south. In Italy there are venomous snakes.
There's still european adders though(where a bite will require a visit to the vet). But it's true that there's not many venomous snakes in most of Europe. I'm happy to be living in Norway though, as it's among the safest.
I'm so glad that your sweet baby is ok. Since it was a baby snake, you probably have a nesting area nearby.
I'm glad Coco survived. Give her a hug and a kiss for me.
Another notch for Miss Coco's lengthy (!) survival tally. One tough cat and two fast and resourceful cat parents. Thanks for the video :)
Coco is the most resilient cat I think I have ever seen in my life
I love her so much! So happy she’s okay 💕 she’s been through SO MUCH ✨
Oh Coco, no playing with the danger noodles. I am so glad she is ok
Coco sure is a surviver. How many lives does she have left by now? Good thing that you were there when it happened....!
That's horrifying. I grew up in the Arizona desert and my dad always said the baby rattlers were more dangerous because they didn't yet know how to regulate the amount of venom they were injecting. I'm so glad your Coco is okay (I had a burmese baby named Cocoa).
That’s actually a myth ❤ babies have just as much control over their venom as adults
That’s one tough cat. She clearly has a will to live. I saw a guy who’s dog got but by a baby rattle snake. His owner was still walking it not realizing it was a rattle snake. My bf told them to get their dog to the emergency vet immediately. I hope that dog lived. It is scary to me because I had no clue we had rattle snakes around my town I thought they were more in the mountains and high desert.
Coco is spending lives like it's going out of fashion Coco slow down baby
😢Poor Coco baby. I’m glad you relocated the snake instead of beating it to death with a shovel. Most people are nice, but after seeing their pet get bit and having to get anti-venom, they get home so angry/upset, they hand down a death sentence out of a misplaced sense of vengeance. It’s not the snakes fault. Snakes are gonna snake
Someone already said this but thank you for not demonizing the snake, it was just protecting itself after all. The situation isn’t good for either party
You can also recognize a Rattle Snake from its eye shields (the lip over the eyes). We have lots of snakes at our property in the foothills west of Madera.
Coco, baby girl what you doing!!! You scared the sh!t out of everyone! I'm glad you guys worked quick because that sounded INTENSE. 😥
And if you asked her, she’d do it again.
Ha ha ha. I hate to say it but you are probably right. She just wanted to play!
@@KittenLady she’d most certainly play with the living slithering string again.
Coco is a trooper, she's gone through so much and survives. Good thing you and Andrew noticed the snake.
Venomous snake bites usually don't hurt, the venom hurts but the actual bite doesn't. I didn't even feel it when I was bitten as a small child, age 4, (without snake ID I couldn't have antivenom, so I had steroids and anti-inflamatory meds). I was fine in the end.
I live in Australia and so we have venomous snakes of course. My friend had 2 dogs that was protecting her son from a deadly snake. Both dogs got bitten and she had to rush both dogs to the vet. Sadly the closest vet could only do one dog at a time with antivenom (monitoring and administration as they had low staff numbers). So my friend made the tough decision to give the meds to the worst of the 2 and hope the other dog would hold on until the first one was finished. Sadly, the dog crashed not long after and didn't make it. The dog that did get the meds, survived. Both dogs are heroes though as they saved a 6 year old
Oh wow, that's super scary! So happy she's ok.
After watching this I immediately searched Google for my nearest 24-hour vet hospitals and added them to my contacts. I should have done that a long time ago as my cat is an indoor/outdoor cat. Sweet Miss Coco’s misfortune will probably save the lives of other pets.
Oh my...that must have caused a minor heart attack seeing cocoa get bitten by a snake. I would be crying if my cat did on the way to the hospital. Thank goodness cocoa is ok!!
That's awful thus is why our cat doesn't outside anymore for killng bunnies and we don't want him getting in danger
that audio grabbed me by the heart 😢 i had a panic a couple years ago when serenity got lily pollen on her face. i was inconsolable for days while she was in intensive care, the hospital giving me updates 2-3 times a day to confirm her wellbeing.
Silly coco. Good job on this, guys❤ and you pictured the snake to help the doc identify the snake 😊
Goodness! I’m so thankful she’s okay!
Coco the miracle cat. Thank goodness she lives with awesome individuals ❤
Coco is the equivalent of a little old lady in her rocking chair with a machine gun.
So happy that she’s doing well, and thank you for understanding that the snake was only doing what it knew how to do. ❤
Thank God she survived. And thank God there are no venomous snakes here in Germany 😟 the panic in your voice when you noticed it's a snake...
Poor Coco has gone though so much...
I’m so glad Coco is doing good. You two are wonderful cat parents. Thank God for your fast action!
i'm so glad coco survived
this makes me so relieved we don't have venomous snakes (or spiders or any animals really) in my country (NL). makes the rain less annoying :) So happy Coco was ok!
Coco survivor!!
Coco is a legend!!! Absolutely epic….
Coco...you are one tough kitty!
This is an extremely important PSA about catios too! Making sure that you protect your cats from larger predators but also smaller ones too!